Spring 2027 Merced County After School Tutor

CALIFORNIA TEACHING FELLOWS FOUNDATION • Fresno, CA

15h • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

California Teaching Fellows Foundation (CTFF) is a nonprofit that develops individuals for expanded-learning tutoring roles supporting TK–12 students across six counties. The organization’s mission is to elevate and equip educators to empower youth, communities, and themselves. Its vision is for Teaching Fellows to become credentialed teachers and education leaders, for students to feel seen and supported, and for communities to recognize the opportunities and hope that education creates.

Teaching Fellows work directly with students in after-school programs, tutoring, guiding, and supporting learners through hands-on activities while maintaining a safe, structured, positive classroom environment. This role serves students in Merced County communities including Atwater, Los Banos, Livingston, and Merced. The listed shift is 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $20 per hour for the listed school districts and $18 per hour for substitute positions. Applicants available fewer than five days, Monday through Friday, will be considered for substitute work; substitute tutors are placed on call according to their stated schedule preferences.

Tutors monitor and mentor student learning, prepare lesson plans and objectives, provide individual and group tutoring, track student progress, and help maintain classroom order and safety. They communicate and collaborate with fellow tutors, teachers, school personnel, and CTFF, follow emergency procedures, and report incidents. Fellows also attend monthly staff meetings (Teaching Fellow Academies) and scheduled training, offer suggestions on program decisions, and follow directions from site leadership or liaisons.

CTFF offers paid professional development through its monthly Teaching Fellow Academies, scholarship opportunities for fellows interested in education careers, sick pay, and the ability to transfer among the six counties it serves. Weekends are generally off, with one Saturday per month for Teaching Fellow Academies.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Complete 48 college units or pass an approved exam, if applicable, to meet NCLB requirements.
• Demonstrate English proficiency, including spelling, grammar, and composition.
• Have a general understanding of educational standards and the public school system.
• Be willing to undergo background checks and a tuberculosis exam.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• High ethical standards and cultural sensitivity.
• Desire to foster educational aspirations and goals in youth.
• Ability to speak multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and mentor student learning activities daily in an after-school program.
• Develop lesson plans and establish clear objectives for each day; submit plans to Teaching Fellows and ensure target standards are met.
• Provide individual and group tutoring.
• Prepare reports tracking student progress and accomplishments.
• Enforce behavioral rules and procedures, and observe and evaluate student performance and behavior.
• Ensure equipment and materials are used properly.
• Communicate with fellow tutors, teachers, and the California Teaching Fellows Foundation.
• Collaborate with other tutors on lesson planning and program goals.
• Ensure student safety and supervise student activities.
• Follow emergency procedures established by Teaching Fellows and/or school districts.
• Promptly report incidents to the site lead, school administration, or local authorities.
• Attend monthly staff meetings (Teaching Fellow Academies) and training as scheduled.
• Offer opinions and suggestions on program decisions.
• Adhere to directives from the site lead, assistant site lead, or liaison.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekends off, except for one Saturday per month for Teaching Fellow Academies, which provide paid professional development.
• Personal and professional development.
• Scholarship opportunities for Teaching Fellows interested in pursuing a career in education.
• Sick pay.
• Transferability across the six counties served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED